Atonement

The April 2004 issue of Tabletalk looks at the righteousness of Christ. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Knox Chamblin, Ligon Duncan, Robert Godfrey, George Grant, Nick Needham, and R.C. Sproul Jr. Tabletalk features articles about topics central to the …
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Are Christians merely forgiven, or do they possess the righteousness of Christ? Recently the time-honored understanding of the doctrine of justification has come under attack. Many question how, or if, we receive the full righteousness of Christ. Martin Luther said that …
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The idea of Christ’s substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments—from the Passover to the prophets to the words of Jesus and the apostles. In It Is Well, pastors Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence …
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These titles by Dr. R.C. Sproul provide an excellent starting point for those unfamiliar with his clear, engaging presentation of biblical truths regarding the Gospel, redemption, and suffering. Set includes John, The Truth of the Cross, and Surprised by Suffering. *No …
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Did Christ die for all people without exception or only for those whom He came to save? Why was the atonement even necessary at all? Does faith precede regeneration or does regeneration precede faith? What is the order in which …
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How are Christians to approach the central gospel teachings concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus? The Bible firmly establishes the historicity of these events and doesn’t leave their meanings ambiguous or open to interpretation. Even so, there is an …
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Although temptation is a common and well-acknowledged part of the human experience, few realize the truth behind temptation and fewer still know how to defeat it. Tempted and Tried will not reassure Christians by claiming that temptation is less powerful or less …
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The doctrine of atonement is under debate. Evangelical publishing houses are releasing books that purport to change our understanding of this central Christian doctrine. Church leaders are asking for the emphasis to change away from Christ as sin-bearer to Christ …
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A growing number of professing Christian theologians in our day are questioning the doctrine of the substitutionary atonement of Jesus. One has gone so far as to describe such a concept as “a form of cosmic child abuse.” In this …
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The world needs the good news of the Gospel. But understanding the Gospel is impossible without understanding the cross of Christ — the event that turned the bad news of sin into the good news of salvation. In The Cross of …
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“Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am Your sin. You took on You what was mine; yet set on me what was Yours. You became what You were not, that I might become what I was not.” – Martin Luther …
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As the Good Shepherd, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ willingly laid down His life for the sake of His sheep (John 10:11). All of history revolves around this event, so we must strive to understand its significance. In this …
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As the Good Shepherd, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ willingly laid down His life for the sake of His sheep (John 10:11). All of history revolves around this event, so we must strive to understand its significance. In this …
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